The city of Pittsburgh has hired Paul McKrell, who was Mayor Luke Ravenstahl's campaign manager, as its new government affairs manager, effective Monday.

Mr. McKrell is expected to earn between $50,000 and $60,000 and report to chief of staff Yarone Zober. Mr. McKrell had been considered a potential candidate for the state House seat formerly held by Don Walko, now an Allegheny County Common Pleas Court judge. Mr. Ravenstahl's brother, Adam Ravenstahl, is running for that seat.

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